Imran Khan
Imran Khan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Imran Khan began their career in 1992 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 34 years. With 30 credits to their name, Imran Khan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 30+ years, Imran Khan's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Imran Khan is an Indian actor, who appears in Hindi-language films. He is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan and director-producer Mansoor Khan, and the grandson of director-producer Nasir Hussain. He appeared as a child actor in the films Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992).\r\n\r\nKhan made his adult acting debut in 2008 with the romantic comedy Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, which was a critical and commercial success. His performance in the film won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Personal Info
Career Milestones
Film debut
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View film →Iconic Roles
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
A gentle, non-violent young man who discovers his love for his best friend.
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
A young man who helps his brother find a bride, leading to complicated romantic entanglements.
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
A structured, uptight architect who enters a spontaneous marriage of convenience.
Defining Moments
Debut Film Success
His debut lead role in 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' was a major box office hit and won him the Filmfare Best Male Debut award.
Dual Film Release
He starred in two notable films in the same year: the adult comedy 'Delhi Belly' and the romantic comedy 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan'.
Acting Hiatus
His last major film release was 'Katti Batti' (2015), after which he stepped away from acting.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
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Did You Know?
Imran Khan made his official lead acting debut in the 2008 film 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na', which was a major commercial success.
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' (2008).
Imran Khan is the son of producer-director Mansoor Khan and the nephew of actor Aamir Khan.
He took a break from acting after 2015 and has not appeared in a major film role since.
He studied filmmaking at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.
Signature Dialogues
Pappu can't dance saala!
Jai Singh Rathore·Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
I'm not a hero. I'm a lover.
Jai Singh Rathore·Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
It's not a love story, it's a story about love.
Jay Dhingra·I Hate Luv Storys
Legacy & Influence
Imran Khan's contribution to Indian cinema is defined by his role in heralding a brief but notable shift in the early 2010s towards a new generation of urban, relatable male leads. Emerging from a prominent film lineage, he was strategically positioned as a fresh face for a changing audience. His debut in 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' (2008) was a massive success, establishing his persona as the charming, boy-next-door, a stark contrast to the hyper-masculine heroes of the previous decade. This film, along with others like 'I Hate Luv Storys', resonated with metropolitan youth through their contemporary settings, lighter narratives, and focus on modern relationships. His performance in the adult comedy 'Delhi Belly' (2011) marked a significant career risk, showcasing a willingness to subvert his clean-cut image and participate in a film with bold, unconventional humor. This choice was praised and indicated a potential for versatility. However, his career trajectory was short-lived. A string of subsequent films that failed to connect critically or commercially led to a rapid decline in his box-office standing. His contribution, therefore, lies not in a sustained filmography but in a specific moment of transition. He successfully embodied and popularized a more casual, accessible romantic hero for a few years, proving there was an appetite for such characters. This opened doors for other actors to explore similar spaces. His abrupt departure from acting after 2015 has cemented his legacy as a promising star of a particular era whose potential remained largely unfulfilled, yet whose early work continues to be remembered fondly for its youthful energy and contemporary appeal.